How To Fix /PLMB/BA_EXP015 - Some selection layouts were not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMB/BA_EXP -

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Some selection layouts were not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMB/BA_EXP015 - Some selection layouts were not found ?

  The SAP error message /PLMB/BA_EXP015 indicates that some selection layouts were not found. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) when trying to access or execute a report or transaction that relies on specific selection layouts that are either missing or not properly configured.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Selection Layouts: The selection layouts that are expected by the report or transaction are not available in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the selection layouts.
  Transport Issues: If the selection layouts were transported from another system (e.g., from development to production), there may have been issues during the transport process.
  Custom Developments: If there are custom reports or transactions, they may not have been properly set up to include the required selection layouts.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Selection Layouts:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction or report and check if the selection layouts are available.
  You can usually find this under the "Layout" or "Selection Layout" options in the report.
  
  
  
  Create or Adjust Selection Layouts:
  
  If the required selection layouts are missing, you may need to create them. This can typically be done by going to the layout management options in the report and saving a new layout.
  Ensure that the layout is saved correctly and is accessible to the users who need it.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the selection layouts. This can be done by checking the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings related to selection layouts.
  Ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific transaction or report to see if there are any known issues or additional configuration steps required.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. Provide them with the error message and any relevant details about the context in which it occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to the error message or the specific transaction you are working with. SAP Notes often provide solutions or workarounds for known issues.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be helpful for finding similar issues faced by other users and the solutions they found.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for the specific module or transaction to understand the expected behavior and configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.